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What's the difference between a fact writer and a fact checker?

I came across this job description for not a fact checker... but a fact writer at Fox News Channel. Here is the posting in full: Freelance Fact Writer New York Requirements/Responsibility: FOX News Channel, a fast-paced 24-hour television news operation in New York City, is seeking a Freelance Fact Writer for its information center. Responsibilities include writing on-air facts and press conference quotes for daytime programming. Individuals must have strong writing skills, be able to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and work well in a team atmosphere. Excellent communication and writing skills are also required. A successful candidate will: • Possess a strong interest in news and be well-informed about current events • Be detail oriented and pay close attention to spelling, grammar, syntax • Have ability to write in a concise, conversational and colorful style at an extremely fast pace Must be willing to work on a flexible schedule including weekend shifts. This is a high-pressure position where your work product gets national exposure on a daily basis. A bachelor's degree is required.

Public Comments

1. Not much figures lie and liars figure.
2. google it
3. they write the facts!
4. They can't have a "fact checker" at Faux news, that would defeat their purpose...but a "fact writer" is probably someone who simply makes up facts based on other data.
5. I should apply! Fact writer vs Fact checker- SAME THING!
6. well a fact checker can be anyone who is interested in broadening their curiosity. a fact writer is someone who does research on an assumed myth. their job is to prove something true and report on it.
7. Fact Checker: Someone who verifies information through multiple independent sources to ascertain the truth of claimed "facts." Fact Writer: An accomplished fiction writer. Especially at Fox Noise